With the new restrictions announced yesterday, it is likely that we will all be spending more time indoors this Christmas. So, we’ve lined up our top five documentaries (all of which are currently available on Netflix) for you to take… Read More »Top 5 documentaries to watch over Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching now, with excitement building as we put up the fairy lights, decorate the tree and look forward to opening the advent calendar each morning. However, some of us may not be feeling as excited as others.… Read More »Have yourself a consumerism free Christmas
On the first day of Christmas… The world’s population begins to prepare for the exciting festivities to come! Children impatiently wait to open their neatly wrapped presents lying beneath the Christmas tree. Little do they know that per one kilogram… Read More »The 12 days of Christmas- Not so green after all!
Christmas is all about coming together with family and friends… and the Geography Department? Today’s post takes on a slightly different form as we’re showcasing some of the top photos from our Geographers, encompassing everyone from lecturers to PhD students,… Read More »A photographic memoir of lockdown – Part One
Faith or consumerism? Christmas is a symbolic season for many faiths. Celebrating the birth of Jesus touches the hearts of the three main monotheistic faiths who all regard Jesus as a vital prophet and, if Christian, the son of God… Read More »The values of Christmas in times of inequality
From the Australian bushfires in January, to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and one of most divisive elections in US history just last month, it’d be fair to say that this year has been an eventful one. Though in many ways, this… Read More »Santa Claus: the man, the myth… the environmental trailblazer?
With the festive season well and truly upon us, most of us are hoping for a white Christmas…. well, how about shaking things up this year and aiming for a green Christmas? In the UK, we’re estimated to generate 30%… Read More »“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”… why not try green this year?
Have your family been asking what to get you for Christmas? Or just generally curious as to what your lecturer’s think are the top geography-related gifts to give this Christmas? No problem, we’ve got you covered! Charlotte Lemanski: My geography-related… Read More »Lecturer’s geography gift recomendations
I have truly loved my first term at Cambridge – I have gone from only ever knowing my lovely Essex friends, to meeting amazing, smart, interesting people from all over the country and the world. ‘Imposter syndrome’ is definitely still… Read More »A Fresher’s reflection on Michaelmas Term 2020
Welcome back to the last coming up this week of 2020 but the first installement of Blogmas! We’ve broken tradition slightly and are bringing you some of the top events for the rest of 2020!! We’ve got a really intresting… Read More »Coming up this week – Christmas 2020